Inspiration Report

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Tyler Perry has a new film coming out today called Good Deeds. In it, the lives of a businessman and a cleaning woman collide with a single act of charity. As you can imagine, Good Deeds is about what happens […]

I encountered Have a Little Faith by Mitch Albom (Tuesdays with Morrie, The Five People You Meet in Heaven) last year when I was on a kick with audio books from the library. I listened to it all in one […]

If you’re feeling defeated, one of the best things to do is to watch a good sports movie. Rocky, The Mighty Ducks, Hoosiers… there are all kinds of films about overcoming obstacles and becoming champions that will revive your spirit. […]

Today’s post is from guest blogger Joann Davis. Enjoy! When I was growing up in the 1950s, the arrival of Labor Day meant one horrible thing—that the lazy dog days of summer were over and that the opening of school […]

A Quote to Live By"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you've imagined." Henry David Thoreau
Whatever you were put on this earth to do, do it today. Don't delay. Don't look back. Run like crazy towards your passion and watch God lay the adventure out before you.

People Who Do Good: A Cake that Makes a Difference Our "People Who Do Good" series has been a blast and I've enjoyed highlighting the stories and lives of everyday heroes. This one comes to us from writer Rebecca Brittingham who traveled to Florida to find a cake-maker with a heart for the less fortunate.
When most people hear the word art, they

The Problem with PainI’ve heard people say, “How do I get over something if it still hurts?” And yes, forgiveness is key, whether it’s aimed towards yourself or someone else. However, it’s not really the main issue. What people really want to know is, “How do I deal with the pain?”
The problem with pain

Oprah and Marianne Williamson on Super Soul SundayPhoto Credit: OWN / George Burns
We have a number of bloggers and writers here who have been inspired by the writings of Marianne Williamson. Her debut book, A Return to Love, reflected A Course in Miracles for a new generation. She first gained notoriety by an appearance on the Oprah show, and

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About Beliefnet Inspiration Report

The Inspiration Report is a Beliefnet blog that focuses on life lessons and stories that bring
us hope, lift our spirits, and make us smile.

In this culture we are all bombarded with negative news on a daily basis. Experts say that
exposure to bad news can dampen our spirits and sense of hope. Beliefnet, a leader in
inspirational self-help on the web, brings you videos and messages that will inspire you to laugh often, love more and live your life to the fullest.

About the author: Jennifer E. Jones is Beliefnet's Inspiration Editor. She's an ordinary lady who loves to see others happy and whole. When she's not writing inspiring features on Beliefnet, she enjoys running, yoga, music and cooking.